WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION Post: Support Worker Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week) Location: Killarney Day Service Roster: Mon & Tues: 07:45 - 15:45, Wed - Fri: 07:45 - 16:15 *Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the Operational requirements of the Service* The Role: The core activities for the post of Support Worker will include planning and setting goals with the person to assist them in meeting their personal, social, recreational, academic, independent living, community integration, training and supported employment needs. As a Support Worker you will enable the people we support realise their goals and achieve their identified priorities.
You will also provide support and act as an advocate for participation and inclusion in the community on behalf of the person we support. The Support Worker operates within the framework of a person centered approach and actively engages with and promotes co-operation and partnership with other services, both internally and externally and in particular with families. Along with supporting adults with an intellectual disability in the day centre and community, the support worker will be required to complete all relevant reports and documentation.
The support worker will incorporate and implement New Directions in line with National standards for day services.
They will provide physical support, including personal care, emotional support and health care support whilst encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
As well as teaching life skills, the support worker will work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards. This role may include bus escort duties. Essential Criteria: QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support.
Equivalent qualifications to Healthcare support will be considered, with a minimum of 1 years relevant experience working with Adults with an Intellectual Disability. Applications will also be considered from candidates who have successfully completed at least 1 year of their Nursing or Social Care degree. Experience of working in a care delivery capacity, preferably within a disability service. A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business purposes is essential. Where applicable, applicants must hold a valid Irish work permit. Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training. (A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Killarney Day services may be filled up to the 31st of March 2025) *In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV.
Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale.
Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.* Canvassing Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer
